Cheraw, SC

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2021 Population

5,090

9.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

6.43% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

35.7%

4.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$29,276

14.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$121,300

8.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,911

8.43% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cheraw, SC had a population of 5.09k people with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $29,276. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cheraw, SC declined from 5,596 to 5,090, a −9.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $25,548 to $29,276, a 14.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cheraw, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43%), White (Hispanic) (4.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.609%).

None of the households in Cheraw, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Cheraw, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cheraw, SC are Northeastern Technical College (374 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Cheraw, SC was $121,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.5%.

Most people in Cheraw, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Cheraw, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cheraw, SC is home to a population of 5.09k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.36% of Cheraw, SC residents were born outside of the country (171 people).

In 2021, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.57k people) in Cheraw, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 220 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Cheraw, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cheraw, SC was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cheraw, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cheraw, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.57k ± 441
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.19k ± 436
White (Hispanic)
220 ± 203

4.93%

Hispanic Population

251 people

4.93% of the people in Cheraw, SC are hispanic (251 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cheraw, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

3.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

171 people

3.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

193 people

As of 2021, 3.36% of Cheraw, SC residents (171 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cheraw, SC was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cheraw, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
92 ± 90
Vietnam
68 ± 69
World War II
42 ± 61

Cheraw, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cheraw, SC employs 1.91k people. The largest industries in Cheraw, SC are Manufacturing (603 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (262 people), and Retail Trade (207 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($82,794), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,964), and Manufacturing ($48,009).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.91k

2021 Value

± 407

−8.43%

1 Year decline

± 33.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cheraw, SC declined at a rate of −8.43%, from 2.09k employees to 1.91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cheraw, SC, are Production Occupations (420 people), Material Moving Occupations (352 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cheraw, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.91k

2021 Value

± 407

−8.43%

1 Year decline

± 33.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cheraw, SC declined at a rate of −8.43%, from 2.09k employees to 1.91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cheraw, SC, are Manufacturing (603 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (262 people), and Retail Trade (207 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cheraw, SC, though some of these residents may live in Cheraw, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,750

Median earning men ± $7,397

$26,727

Median earning women ± $8,232

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($72,426), Retail Trade ($44,792), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,996).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,481), Manufacturing ($12,182), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($9,024).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cheraw, SC awarded 374 degrees. The student population of Cheraw, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 515 male students and 1,202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cheraw, SC are White (199 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (141 and 37.7%), Two or More Races (14 and 3.74%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 2.67%).

The largest universities in Cheraw, SC by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Technical College (374 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cheraw, SC are Pre-Nursing Studies (91 and 24.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (84 and 22.5%), and Phlebotamy Technician (33 and 8.82%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,717 students enrolled in Cheraw, SC, 30% men and 70% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 797 records, of which 71.9% were women and 28.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
27 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cheraw, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cheraw, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeastern Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

374 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Technical College with 374 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 94 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cheraw, SC, which is 0.336 times less than the 280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 199 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 141 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,460) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($726) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cheraw, SC was $121,300 in 2021, which is 0.495 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $111,900 to $121,300, a 8.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Cheraw, SC is 52.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cheraw, SC have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cheraw, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$121,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$39,966

$1,152

Median Property Taxes

±$311

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cheraw, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cheraw, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.5%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.5% of the housing units in Cheraw, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cheraw, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Cheraw, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$29,276

Median Household Income

± $13,207

2.19k

Number of Households

± 434

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.19k households in Cheraw, SC grew to $29,276 from the previous year's value of $25,548.

The following chart displays the households in Cheraw, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cheraw, SC is from South Carolina.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Other (9.05%)
Walked (6.1%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Cheraw, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (9.05%) and those who walked to work (6.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cheraw, SC have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.91% of the workforce in Cheraw, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cheraw, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cheraw, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cheraw, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

35.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cheraw, SC (1.75k out of 4.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cheraw, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Cheraw, SC has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.917% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, SC see 3261 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.36% decrease from the previous year (3520 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3508 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 814 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,261 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chesterfield County, SC

Primary care physicians in Chesterfield County, SC see an average of 3,261 patients per year. This represents a 7.36% decrease from the previous year (3,520 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chesterfield County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.89%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

0.917%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cheraw, SC declined by 6.2% from 9.48% to 8.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cheraw, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.